Bluets are natives of central and eastern North America. The name “Quaker ladies” may be
a reference to their white bonnets.

Identification: Azure bluets, as you can see from the
photos at right, aren’t necessarily azure. Most often pale blue, they range from white to a darker
shade of blue. Bluets are diminutive, less than 8" (20 cm) in height. They produce dense clusters of
flowers, each about ⅜" (1 cm) across, with four petals and a yellow center. I see them
most often nestled in small brilliant patches in lawns.